New published work

September 20, 2019
Geometry, Illustration, Pattern, Printmaking

Some of my works have been published in the last month. Firstly, I have written a paper for the latest issue of the Journal of Illustration titled On the use of vocabularies of geometric forms in ornamental pattern design. This has been developed from a talk I gave at the Decriminalising Ornament – the 9th… Read more »

Ruler & compass construction guide for a Moroccan geometric pattern

October 27, 2017
Handmade, Illustration, Moving image, Pattern, Tutorials

Audiovisual collaboration with DJ Food

September 24, 2015
Illustration, Moving image, Pattern

As part of a Feast Film Nights screening of the incredible and inspiring documentary Jodorowsky’s Dune, DJ Food (Ninja Tune records) weaved together an hour long set of music and samples connected with Frank Herbert’s most famous novel, Dune, accompanied by my cosmic geometric animations.

Analysis of a geometric pattern from the Alhambra Palace

June 13, 2015
Handmade, Illustration, Pattern, Tutorials

I haven’t posted on here for some time due to being immersed in studying and practicing geometry. One of the aspects I’ve found most rewarding and stimulating is the process of analysing and reconstructing a pattern. It’s done wonders for the development of my understanding of geometric proportions and pattern making.

Lady of Shalott screenprint

January 9, 2015
Graphic Design, Handmade, Illustration, Printmaking, Typography

Here are some photos of a screenprint I was recently commissioned to create of the first two verses of The Lady of Shalott by Alfred Tennyson. It’s a one-off screenprint printed onto Fabriano Rosapina 285gsm in silver and black ink.

MC Escher & Meshuggah : Mathematics in space and time

December 1, 2014
Graphic Design, Handmade, Illustration, Moving image

Now that I’m borderline obsessed with geometric design after my course at the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, it’s clear to me that geometry has not only always underpinned my work but underpins the way the world works. I’ve come across lots of geometric art recently but I wanted to start by posting work from… Read more »

Ambigraph Prints & collective box shop launch

October 31, 2014
Handmade, Illustration, Photography, Printmaking

Not only are we finally launching our online shop Ambigraph Prints, selling high quality art prints and greeting cards, we’re also selling them in a new collective box shop called Rock Paper Scissors in West Norwood. The shop is full of locally made and curated products from 25 local makers, who are running the shop… Read more »

Geometry and natural form

October 1, 2014
Graphic Design, Illustration, Moving image

“Look deep into nature, then you will understand everything.” Albert Einstein One of my visual (and musical) obsessions is repetition which manifests itself in an ongoing interest in natural form and pattern.

Dan Mumford – Radiant Dusk screenprint

January 24, 2014
Illustration

Following on from last year’s Radiant Dawn print, I’ve just received this lush new Dan Mumford print from the same series (although my backlog of pictures to frame isn’t getting any smaller). Stunning colour palette and tight composition.